If Goal! Football Club primarily deals with the news of certain elite teams, we have decided to give you a summary of what happened today in the other – less media-focused – part of France. soccer.
Girondins – Rennes: Carroll uncertain, Gouiri out!
One of the posters for the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France will pit the Girondins de Bordeaux against Stade Rennais this Sunday… perhaps without the local star, Andy Carroll! “We are obviously better with him. We will decide by mutual agreement whether he participates in this meeting, said FCGB coach Bruno Irles yesterday at a press conference.
On the Stade Rennais side, Jorge Sampaoli endorsed Amine Gouiri's package: “Amine is recovering, I don't think he will be there in Bordeaux, but we hope he will be there against Nice. »
OGC Nice: Moukoko will finish the season
Rather disappointing since his arrival at OGC Nice on loan from Borussia Dortmund last summer, Youssoufa Moukoko will not return to Dortmund this winter. The young German should finish the season with the Gym, according to L'Équipe.
LOSC: David rewarded
A panel of Canadian coaches and journalists voted Jonathan David best Canadian player of the year. The LOSC scorer is ahead of Alphonso Davies, the Bayern Munich full-back. This title rewards a full year for the native of Brooklyn (United States). His 36 goals scored with LOSC allowed him to surpass the 100 goal mark with the Mastiffs, in addition to 10 assists in 49 matches. He also carried his selection with five goals and three assists in 14 appearances but above all by seizing the title of top scorer in Canadian history with his 31st goal.
Montpellier HSC: two departures to rebalance the accounts?
Two departures in the winter transfer window could allow Montpellier HSC to update its accounts: Joris Chotard and Moussa Al-Tamari. L'Équipe reveals that Bundesliga clubs are still interested in the profile of the first city. Bétis Sevilla and Sevilla FC also came to the information to find out the conditions of a transfer… for this summer. Montpellier is asking six million euros for its midfielder, whose contract expires in 2026.
As for Al-Tamari, also under contract until 2026, Feyenoord Rotterdam wants to get him back, just like the clubs in the Gulf. In the event of the departure of these two players, the MHSC intends to replace them, but not position for position. Jean-Louis Gasset notably calls for a versatile defender, like Baïmo Meïté (OM), and an attacker.
Stade Brestois: Roy soon extended?
Negotiations for Eric Roy's extension will begin after the Champions League knockout phase play-offs. According to L'Équipe, the Stade Brestois coach, whose contract ends in June, wants to stay in Finistère. The discussions between SB29 and Roy will mainly focus on a salary increase. After going from 30,000 to 60,000 euros following its first extension, it should be increased again. Only a fantastic proposal from abroad could lead the former OGC Nice coach to leave Brittany.
RC Strasbourg: 4 recruits expected in January
RC Strasbourg is preparing its winter transfer window. Pascal De Maesschalck is pushing internally for the arrival of experienced players to complete the squad. According to L'Équipe, there is a desire to recruit a striker or right winger, a left back and a central defender. Willingness also to break the current loans (Ouotro, Ali, Baseya and Jean) to lend Lukovic, Lemarechal, Mwanga, Gomis or Perea. Finally, Caleb Wiley's loan could be terminated, giving the opportunity for a new arrival on loan from Chelsea to RC Strasbourg.
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